Fans of J.R.R Tolkien’s epic fantasyThe Lord of the Ringshave a lot to look forward to in the coming months. Firstly, there’s thenew television seriesThe Rings of Power, which takes a look at the time before the films and main novels take place, showing fans the mid-Second Age of Tolkien’s world. For those who want to make their own adventures within Middle-earth, gaming publisher Free League may have the answer with the upcoming launch of a new companion to its gameTheOne Ring.The One Ringis a tabletop RPG that released back in 2011. While it was hailed as the “best attempt at bringing Middle-earth to the gaming table,” according to Free League, the publisher believes that there are other ways in which that experience of aLord of the RingsRPG can be improved. Specifically, the company is now looking to launchThe Lord of the Rings Roleplaying, a new game that will borrow its settings from the editions ofThe One Ring, but will be based on theDungeons and Dragons 5eruleset.RELATED:Elden Ring is Getting a Tabletop RPGThe Lord of the Rings Roleplayingis touted as a full conversion ofThe One Ring’ssetting with aDungeons and Dragonsoverhaul. This means that players familiar with the latter system will be able to bring over characters and classes that would fit theworld ofThe Lord of the Rings. Six new classes will be added toThe Lord of the RingsRoleplaying, along with “six original heroic cultures from the land of Eriador.” Magic items, artifacts, and more can also be expected in the new RPG. According to reports, it seems this content will be new forDungeons and Dragonsfans rather than being new to those who have playedThe One Ring.
ForDungeons and Dragonsfans who want to experience a new setting,The Lord of the Rings Roleplayingseems a perfect match. It will have its first scenario module,Shire Adventures, release with its core compendium in early 2023, with pre-orders becoming available in autumn. LikeThe Lord of the Rings,Dungeons and Dragonsis also seeing a big screen release soon, with thenew movieDungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thievesset for a 2023 release as well.
The Lord of the RingsRoleplayingisn’t the only new tabletop RPG to be announced this year. Recently, it was unveiled thatElden Ringwill be getting a tabletop game as well, allowing fans to explore the Lands Between in a new way. Also, there are plenty of otherDungeons and Dragonsalternativesfor fans to dig into if they want a similar style of gameplay in a new and exciting setting.
The Lord of the Rings Roleplayingreleases in early 2023.
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